Government Gazette

Vol. 429, No. 22130, 16 March 2001

GENERAL NOTICE

Notice 625 of 2001

SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

Announcement of Intention to Accredit the Wholesale an Retail Sector Education and Training Authority

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) hereby notifies the public that it intends to accredit the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) for the following Unit Standards registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF):

1.

Performing Basic Business Calculations in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 2

2.

Compiling Verbal and Written Communication in Retail /Wholesale Practices

Level 2

3.

Using Computer Technology in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 2

4.

Handling Cash

Level 2

5.

Display and Marking Merchandise

Level 2

6.

Understanding Industry Structures, Terms and Concepts

Level 2

7.

Promoting Merchandise

Level 2

8.

Applying Safety, Security and Housekeeping

Level 2

9.

Attending to Customers

Level 2

10.

Handling Stock

Level 2

11.

Processing Credit Transactions

Level 2

12.

Applying Speciality Merchandise in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 2

13.

Applying CFTA Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 2

14.

Applying Furniture and Appliance in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 2

15.

Applying Food Handling in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 2

16.

Processing Stock

Level 4

17.

Providing Customer Service

Level 4

18.

Monitoring Cash Systems in Retail/Wholesale

Level 4

19.

Co-ordinating Promotional Activities

Level 4

20.

Monitoring Flow of Wholesale/Retail Documents

Level 4

21.

Monitoring Credit in Retail/Wholesale

Level 4

22.

Selling Goods and Services

Level 4

23.

Buying Merchandise

Level 4

24.

Compiling an Delivering Persuasive Written Communication to Enhance Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 4

25.

Interpreting Financial Reports in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 4

26.

Generating Electronic Data to Enhance Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 4

27.

Implementing Furniture Appliance Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 4

28.

Implementing CTFA Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 4

29.

Implementing Food Handling Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 4

30.

Implementing Speciality Merchandise in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 4

31.

Managing Stock

Level 5

32.

Developing Customer Service Policy

Level 5

33.

Managing Cash and Credit Transactions

Level 5

34.

Managing Merchandising Policy

Level 5

35.

Developing and Implementing Promotion Strategies

Level 5

36.

Influencing Stakeholders in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 5

37.

Writing Business Reports in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 5

38.

Managing Integrated Data in Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 5

39.

Enhancing and Developing Furniture/Appliance Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 5

40.

Enhancing and Developing CFTA Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 5

41.

Enhancing and Developing Food Handling Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 5

42.

Enhancing and Developing Speciality Merchandising Retail/Wholesale Practices

Level 5

from the 18 April 2001 to 17 April 2004 in terms of Section 2 (1) of the Education and Training Quality Assurance Regulations (Government Gazette No. 19231 published on 8 September 1998).

Objections to such accreditation must please be lodged with the Executive Officer of SAQA by the 16 April 2001.

The Executive Officer (ATT: Ms R. Rajab)
South African Qualifications Authority
Postnet Suite 248
Private Bag X06
WATERKLOOF
0145

Telephone:
Fax:
e-mail:

(012) 482 0878
(012) 346 5814
rrajab@saqa.co.za


Yours sincerely

___________________________
SAMUEL B.A. ISAACS
EXECUTIVE OFFICER